K. Sunshine Stanek

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K. Sunshine Stanek is the Criminal District Attorney. K. Sunshine Stanek's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

The elected prosecutor for a judicial district. Decides which crimes to charge and prosecutes them in court for the state.

1 candidate ran for Criminal District Attorney Lubbock County in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About K. Sunshine Stanek

Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney. Appointed Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney by Gov. Greg Abbott in November 2018, the first woman to hold the office, after more than 18 years in the office including as first assistant. Listed as the incumbent and uncontested in November 2026 by the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. Holds a political science degree from Texas Christian University and a law degree from Texas Tech; has served as Junior League of Lubbock board president and on the Ronald McDonald House board.

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What party is K. Sunshine Stanek?

K. Sunshine Stanek is running as a Republican.

Is K. Sunshine Stanek the incumbent?

Yes. K. Sunshine Stanek currently holds this office.

What does the Criminal District Attorney Lubbock County seat do?

The elected prosecutor for a judicial district. Decides which crimes to charge and prosecutes them in court for the state.

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